Opelika, Alabama vs. Sioux City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sioux City, Iowa is 15.6% cheaper than Opelika, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,212 in Sioux City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Opelika, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sioux City, Iowa is cheaper than Opelika, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Sioux City
than in Opelika, Alabama
Opelika, AL vs. Sioux City, IA
Compared to Opelika, Sioux City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower